Saunier – The Art of Horsemanship – 1756 - Lot 61

Saunier – The Art of Horsemanship – 1756 Gaspard de Saunier, *The Art of Horsemanship, or How to Become a Good Rider*, published in Paris by Charles-Antoine Jombert in 1756. Posthumous first edition of this important treatise on classical horsemanship, covering dressage, arena exercises, the selection and diseases of horses, stud farms, hunting, warfare, horse-drawn carriages, and various equestrian equipment. The work is illustrated with 27 intaglio-engraved plates, including seven fold-out plates, depicting riders, arena exercises, carousels, and various pieces of equipment. Complete copy. An old handwritten note dated January 20, 1803, on the endpaper. Author: Gaspard de Saunier | Title: L’Art de la cavalerie | Publisher: Charles-Antoine Jombert | Place: Paris | Date: 1756 | Edition: original | Language: French | Illustrations: 27 engraved plates, including seven fold-out plates | Binding: antique marbled calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled endpapers, and red edges | Dimensions: 40.5 × 27 cm | Condition: binding heavily scuffed and worn, caps, corners, and jaws damaged, leather losses, and gilding partially worn away; some foxing, stains, discoloration, and creases from use inside; plates generally well preserved | Complete: yes